SMM NEWS

August 02, 2013 (Friday)

The National DotA Championship hovers over Kuala Terengganu with great stride – forging an assemblage of DotArians into the Grand Finals!

2nd-3rd August 2013, KUALA TERENGGANU, TERENGGANU – Over 90 eager contestants took to the stands here at Jalan Sultan Sulaiman – each equipped with admirable talents and abilities to showcase aloud, as the SMM National DotA Championship 2013 reaches the 11th qualifying hallmark here in coolly Terengganu. With only seven qualifiers left remaining, the battle-ground at Dino Multimedia was one of prominent importance – as players look to secure their highly ranked spot into the acclaimed SMM Malaysia DotA Grand Finals 2013 happening later this year. Many also sought out the limited edition DotA T-shirts that were handed out as exclusive entry gifts by Sendi Mutiara Multimedia which arrived in shades of green, yellow, and black – shaping a distinctive aesthetic presence to the weekend eSports scene here at Kuala Terengganu. Final battle atop the hilly peak of the Ancients were fought with much gusto and whim as DotArians look forward to strike the final blow in the face of their mightiest adversaries. With an impending cheer from the home-crowd, the curtain rises for one final affair as two juggernauts emerge from opposing brackets to face each other in a clash of titans. On the south-west corner stood Team “BBM”, gallantly representing the Sentinels as they rallied lithe and sprightly heroes to aid their noble cause consisting of a Batrider, Shadow Demon, Nerubian Weaver, Sand King, and Templar Assassin. Welcoming the order with snarls and grimace were the Scourges side that nestled upon the opposing border as Team “ASPIRE” summoned to their calling the Lifestealer, Windrunner, Rogue Knight, Drow Ranger, and Clockwerk Goblin. First move was sprung by Team “ASPIRE” as N’aix, the Lifestealer played by “ASPIRE.JOE” gnawed his way through first blood – 6 minutes into the match as Anub’seran, the Nerubian Weaver controlled by “BBM.KUATSEKALI” crumbled to the ground in clear sight, thanks to a strategically placed Sentry Ward by Alleria, the Windrunner, admirably assisted by the player “ASPIRE.KRAFT”. Craving the taste of antediluvian blood herself, the nimble runner of winds dashed across the battle-field, plunging an arrow into the heart of the Nerubian Weaver as Sven, the Rogue Knight played by “ASPIRE.NICKY” held the weaver at ransom with his imposing bolt of storm. Sensing the turmoil of her compatriots, Lanaya, the Templar Assassin played by “BBM.PATTERNSHIMA” deviously took matters into her cold hands, nipping Traxex, the Drow Ranger with her psi blades twice, as “ASPIRE.MAO” bemoans from his double lost. With momentum leading her way, the ghastly assassin commandeered the middle-lane, sinking the mighty tower into mere rubble. With fortification down, Team “BBM" ushered towards the top, engaging in greeted battle as “BBM.PATTERNSHIMA” painted the ground red with a killing spree – slicing and dicing her way through the Windrunner and Clockwerk Goblin in the process. While Team “ASPIRE” stood their ground courageously to defend the middle-lane barracks, the deadly prowess of a Templar Assassin wielding a Manta Style, Lothar’s Edge, and drenched with the smell of Scourges blood was just a task too steep to climb – as “BBM.PATTERNSHIMA” carved a reputable 12 kills, 1 death, and 5 assist before shattering the frozen throne into little icicles. Accepting defeat graciously with the typing of “GG”, Team “ASPIRE” will need to lick their wounds and persevere on, as the top 3 teams from Kuala Terengganu gear up for the forthcoming SMM Malaysia DotA Grand Finals 2013. Sendi Mutiara Multimedia now soars to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah – come the 17th of August this month, as D-Cyber Internet Cafe plays host and steward at the next DotA battle-ground in beautiful Malaysia!

A barrage of DotA matches filled the WarCraft III in-game lobby here at Dino Multimedia as the momentum heats up for a spectacular eSports experience.

Fans and spectators watch from behind as their teams fiercely laid siege to the opponent’s fortresses – with in-game alerts flaying all over the map.

The crucial drafting sequences were prudently embraced with virtuous insight as teams look to ban their adversary’s mightiest heroes on the field of battle.

Achievements were bestowed in Gold, Silver, and Bronze – as champions rose to wield these honorary titles as state elites.